In fact, one of the reasons the E27 piqued my interest was the fact that it had so many positive reviews.

Has there EVER been a bad review of a sailboat by the owner of said boat?

When I signed up for SN, I read through a LOT of those reviews and the one thing they ALL had in common was glowing reviews and a positive "would buy again".

Owner reviews are good for garnering model specific info, but for an overall opinion of "goodness" I want a third party involved.

I, myself, personally intend to continue being outspoken and opinionated, intolerant of all fanatics, fools and ignoramuses, deeply suspicious of all those who have "found the answer" and on my bad days, downright rude.